Why combine ginger and turmeric?
Ginger and turmeric belong to the same botanical family (Zingiberaceae) and have co-evolved in traditional Asian medicine for millennia — Ayurveda, TCM, and Unani medicine systematically use them together. This traditional co-administration is now scientifically justified by their complementary and synergistic mechanisms.
The INTI ginger shot
Organic ginger and turmeric, black pepper for the piperine, no added sugar. Made in Belgium.
Discover INTI →Complementary Mechanisms
Ginger (gingerols, shogaols)
- COX-2 inhibition → PGE2↓, TXA2↓
- 5-LOX inhibition → LTB4↓ (pro-inflammatory leukotrienes)
- NF-κB modulation (modest)
- Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant
- 5-HT3 antagonism (nausea, spasms)
Turmeric (curcumin)
- Powerful NF-κB inhibition (main pathway)
- AP-1 inhibition (secondary inflammatory pathway)
- Caspase-3 activation (tumor apoptosis)
- STAT3 inhibition (oncogene)
- Direct ROS antioxidant
Proven Synergy
Simultaneous inhibition of NF-κB (curcumin) AND COX-2 (gingerols) blocks inflammation at two different levels of the cascade. In vitro studies show a synergistic (>additive) effect on tumor cell apoptosis and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines when both are combined.
The Problem of Curcumin Bioavailability
Curcumin alone is poorly absorbed (bioavailability 1–3%). Piperine (black pepper) is the standard booster (+2000%). But ginger also provides:
- Accelerated ginger bloating-colon-irritable">gastric emptying → faster transit in the small intestine → less gastric degradation
- Slight CYP3A4 inhibition → reduction of weight loss-etudes">ginger and first-pass metabolism of curcumin
- Increased selective intestinal permeability → curcuminoid absorption ↑
Practical association: ginger + curcumin + piperine = maximum curcumin bioavailability.
Indications where the combination is particularly useful
- Osteoarthritis: COX-2 (ginger) + NF-κB (curcumin) → double joint protection
- Gut health: Enteric NF-κB (curcumin) + 5-HT3 (ginger) → inflammation + spasms treated
- Cancer (support): Apoptosis (curcumin) + NF-κB + VEGF (ginger) → preclinical synergistic approach
- Chronic systemic inflammation: CRP ↓↓ more significant in combination than in monotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
INTI Turmeric vs. INTI Original: Which to choose?
INTI Original: perfect for digestive health, moderate daily anti-inflammatory, ginger and sport, ginger and immunity. INTI Turmeric: for more significant inflammation (osteoarthritis, chronic pathologies, oncology support), or for those who want maximum anti-NF-κB power. Both complement each other perfectly.
Can I take INTI + a separate curcumin supplement?
Yes, it's even recommended for significant pathologies (severe osteoarthritis, ginger IBD, etc.). INTI provides cold-pressed ginger + its curcumin; a standardized curcumin supplement (95% curcuminoids + piperine) provides a therapeutic dose of curcumin.
INTI Turmeric — The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory
NF-κB + COX-2 simultaneously blocked. The synergy that nature created, INTI perfected.
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